News Brother completes Mutoh takeover
Brother has parted with roughly £170 million as it completes its acquisition of Mutoh. The companies shook hands officially completing the tender offer on March 23, after it was initially proposed back in February. The settlement then began on March 30, with the Japanese-based company swiftly working to make Mutoh a subsidiary company. Brother now holds a majority (~88%) stake in the large-format printer manufacturer, having purchased 4,589,644 shares. Though it hasn’t fully integrated the business, Brother will look to squeeze-out the remaining shares in the future to take full control.
Mutoh will continue operating under its existing structure in the short term, but integration is expected as Brother looks to streamline operations and maximise efficiencies.
Innotech announces Pets in Print winner
The company is known for its large-format inkjet printers used in signage, textiles and promotional graphics. By bringing Mutoh into the group, Brother gains access to established technology, products and a global customer base in professional print. Brother says the acquisition supports its
long-term strategy to expand into higher-growth industrial printing markets. The company expects synergies through shared R&D, manufacturing and distribution, which could accelerate product development and improve global reach.
Yorkshire Leadership Awards honours Zebra Print twice
Zebra Print Group has picked up the Leader of the year and Manufacturing Leader of the year awards at the Yorkshire Leadership Awards 2026. Samantha Overton, MD of Zebra Print
Group, received the Leader of the Year and Manufacturing Leader of the Year
awards at the ceremony after impressing the judges and succeeding tough competition.
The judges praised Ms Overton’s clear strategic vision, commitment to operational excellence, and passion for nurturing talent within the manufacturing sector. The company commented that under Ms
Samantha Overton, MD of Zebra Print Group, receiving the awards
Overton’s leadership, Zebra Print Group has championed British manufacturing, but while also delivering sustained growth and investments in people, technology and customer service. “I am incredibly proud to have been named both Leader of the Year and Manufacturing Leader of the Year. It’s a real honour to be recognised alongside so many inspiring leaders across Yorkshire.”
Innotech Digital and Display announces Gus from Big Art & Banner, the winner of this year’s Pets in Print competition. He faced stiff competition from a diverse field of entrants that included a bearded dragon and sheep. Gus proved to be small but mighty in his role as production assistant, getting involved in a range of activities, from monitoring artwork to forklift supervision, all while proudly sporting his Pets in Print bandana. The judges particularly noted his dexterity and versatility at work while still posing beautifully. This year’s judges were Gail Coles from The Dogs Trust, Carys Evans from Karis Copp Media, Colin Sinclair McDermott, the Online Print Coach, and Jack Gocher and Kathryn Ridout from Eye on Display. Mr Gocher said: “It was Gus’s work ethic that really earned him first prize. His steely determination as he moved from task to task demonstrated his commitment to the business. It looks as though the company couldn’t do without him.”
This year the competition supported the
work of The Dogs Trust with a donation of £2 for every online order over £150 during March, raising a total of £500.
Gus from Big Art and Banners collecting his trophy alongside his work colleague, Emily
Kavalan awards CMYUK with Certificate of Appreciation
CMYUK has announced it has been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by Kavalan in recognition of the measurable environmental savings achieved through the sale of Kavalan PVC-free materials to customers during 2025. The certificate highlights the collective sustainability impact generated through CMYUK’s continued promotion and distribution of Kavalan’s PVC-free wide format materials across the UK and Irish market. CMYUK customers who used Kavalan’s PVC-free products throughout the year saw a 25,243kg reduction in CO2 emissions and 545,704 litres reduction in freshwater consumption. Since 2020, CMYUK and TAYA have collaborated to establish Kavalan in the
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UK and Ireland, allowing UK and Ireland customers to access Kavalan’s PVC-free materials for the wide-format and display sector.
The collaboration was recognised last year when CMYUK received the Kavalan Green Leader Award at FESPA, which acknowledged its initiative and consistent effort in promoting sustainable material innovation and driving measurable environmental change across the industry. Michael Crook, commercial director, materials, CMYUK, said: “Since introducing Kavalan to the UK market, we have remained committed to championing viable PVC-free alternatives that deliver both performance and sustainability.
“The environmental savings demonstrated in this certificate show what is possible when materials innovation is matched by industry adoption.”
Reece Hunter, specialist materials support executive for CMYUK
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